Welcome to Tog-Talk! I’m Kevin Ahronson from the Hampshire School of Photography, and I’m thrilled to have you with me for this solo episode. As I write this I am just a couple of weeks away from my 70th birthday, …

In this episode of Tog Talk, Kelly and Kevin delve into the world of camera evolution, discussing the ever-popular debate: DSLR versus mirrorless cameras. With an autumn chill in the air, they warmly welcome listeners into a candid and humorous …

In this episode of Tog-Talk, Kevin Ahronson responds to a listener’s question about transitioning from auto to manual mode in photography. Drawing on his extensive experience, Kevin provides thoughtful insights into how photographers can take more creative control of their …

In this episode of Tog Talk, Kevin Ahronson and Kelly Perrin tackle the long-standing debate between shooting in RAW versus JPEG. They break down the key differences between the formats, discussing the benefits of RAW’s flexibility in post-processing and JPEG’s …

Welcome to another episode of Tog-Talk: Photographers in Conversation ! I’m Kevin Ahronson, founder of the Hampshire School of Photography, and this week, it’s a solo episode where I’ll be answering a listener question. Just ...

Struggling to choose between natural light and flash? Learn how Kevin transitioned from a natural light purist - to a flash enthusiast, after a remarkable encounter with a newspaper photographer. Kelly, however, champions the beauty of natural light, even in …

In this solo episode of Tog-Talk, I dive into the world of polarising filters, answering a listener’s question about their usage and benefits. I explore how polarising filters work, why they’re essential for many photographers, and share personal experiences that …

In this thought-provoking episode, Kevin Ahronson and his co-host, Kelly Perrin, dive into one of the most controversial topics in photography today: the role of Artificial Intelligence. With humor, insight, and a touch of personal reflection, Kevin and Kelly explore …

Is the bokeh trend overshadowing other photography techniques? 🤔 Find out in the latest Tog Talk episode! Kevin Ahronson explores the craze, shares tips, and discusses staying true to your style.

Talk-Talk relaunches after a 12 month absence. Kevin teams up with an ex-student of his, Kelly Perrin, who will cohost with him once a fortnight. Kelly is now a professional photographer and brings her experience to compliment Kevin's with this …

Our very first podcast that has also been recorded on camera. Kevin talks to hobbyist photographer David Emery about his photography experiences.

Sandy Borrowdale is an ordinary photographer. Her creative frustrations are doubtless the same as everyone else's. And it's because she's just like you and me, her story is absolutely worth listening to.

I continue my investigation into the photography journeys of ordinary photographers. Ordinary, because that's what most of us are.

Simon has been one of my students for about 5 years now. His passion for photography is papable with a skill for nailing some great images. His photographer's journey is a fascinating one.

There are lots of things that can make or break a portrait photo. Here are just five suggestions that might help yours.

For most of us, editing allows us to produce images which are more eye-catching. People can however, have strong views.

What happens when your photography starts losing it's mojo? What can you do to revitalise your passion?

Today we are asking one of those questions that is constantly being asked by new students to photography…. "Which Lens Should You Buy Next?"

Surely with today's super-clever (and super-expensive) digital cameras, you'd expect the technology to guarantee that every shot is perfectly exposed, every time?

In this weeks's Tog-Talk, Helen reveals her secrets for taking great table-top shots... and along the way, we have a few giggles as well.

Nailing a sharp focus is arguably more important than getting the exposure right.

Believe it or not, there are more ways to take a photo than by simply leaving the camera switched to AUTO. If you really want to take creative control of your photos, now's the time to take the plunge and …

Today we are looking at the third piece of the puzzle of the Exposure Triangle. ISO, what it is and what it does.

Last episode we looked at the aperture, now it's the turn of the shutter. From our perspective today, we're going to look at two different types of shutter. One is mechanical and the other is electronic.